No Unlock 3 For Noida, Prohibitory Orders Extended Till August 31

Prohibitory orders have been extended in Noida and Greater Noida till August 31

On Friday restrictions under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), which bars assembly of more than four people have been extended till August 31 in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar district which includes the twin cities of Noida and Greater Noida. Political, social, sporting or religious congregations, protest rallies or processions will remain banned across Noida and Greater Noida during the period.

The order has been issued by the district police in view of the Covid-19 outbreak, even as Unlock 3 the third phase of easing of restrictions imposed as part of the coronavirus lockdown begins across the country from today. Except for medical personnel and essential service providers nobody would be allowed to go in or out of containment zones in Gautam Buddh Nagar. All educational institutions, cinema halls, auditoriums, swimming pools, bars and assembly halls will remain closed till August 31. Yoga institutes and gyms shall remain closed till August 4. Nobody is allowed step outdoors without a face mask/cover and spitting is strictly prohibited.

It advised those above the age of 65 or with comorbidities, pregnant women and children below 10 years of age to avoid stepping out of their homes. Restrictions will be imposed in the district from 10 pm on every Friday till 5 am on Monday during which outdoor movement of people except those in essential services shall remain prohibited,

Mr Dwivedi stated in the order, strict action will be taken against anyone who violates the restriction orders under Indian Penal Code Section 188 (disobedience to order duly put into effect by public servant).